Chapter 1921 - 1592: Leveraging the Future_3
The French aim at West Africa and North Africa, their pursuit is to maintain the financial status quo…"
Claverley knew the shares in P·B bank were likely not a possibility, he sighed deeply and said: "The volume of the investment bank is too small, 1.5 billion British Pounds is too much…"
The old man said 'the price is high', but didn't propose a new price, which means he isn't wanting money, but more assurances.
Because if the investment by England succeeds, the rise in influence is good, but the corresponding issue is a decline in control...
This sounds like a paradox, but the reality is as soon as those Commonwealth Nations accelerate in development, they will surely seek more space and opportunities.
And with the actual control over Africa by the British Royal Family, they simply can't stop it.
If there isn't Joe's guarantee, maybe by then they really would turn into a living Lei Feng!
Joe Ga spread his hands, bluntly saying: "I've already made you partners, what more do you want?"
Claverley glanced around, lowering his voice, he said: "What do you think of Beatrice?"
"William's daughter Charlotte is 7 years old this year, just one year older than Igor…"
Joe Ga instinctively stepped back upon hearing this, decisively gesturing with his hand and saying: "This is impossible…"
Claverley looked at Joe Ga's firm expression, disappointedly said: "Why not?
Beatrice has stayed in Sangha Town for almost 4 years, she accompanied you through the toughest two years since the new century, doing a lot of good deeds.
I know Beatrice isn't particularly attractive, but I assume you aren't that shallow of a person?"
Joe Ga side-eyed Claverley who was swapping concepts sneakily…
Beatrice indeed provided Sangha Town with a lot of help, but those assists were embellishments rather than crucial timely aid.
Moreover, compared to P·B, the British Royal Family tapped into more attention…
When you really think about it, Princess Amina contributed far more than Beatrice, and with much greater influence.
Joe Ga isn't even interested in Princess Amina, why would he care about the rather plain-looking Beatrice?
Joe Ga doesn't dislike the dyslexic Princess who's unsettled in love...
Just not interested is not interested!
Claverley looked at Joe Ga shaking his head in clear rejection, he sighed and said: "William's daughter Charlotte is 6 years old this year, just right alongside Igor…"
Joe Ga looked incredulously at the peddler-like Claverley, firmly stopping the old man's words, saying: "Don't get ahead of yourself, does my son lack princesses?
Give some constructive suggestions, they must be something I can accept, or else the cooperation with the investment bank can only end.
You should understand, I am not the one begging you…"
Claverley rubbed his temples in frustration, thought for a while, then helplessly said: "1.5 billion British Pounds, a 30% stake in the investment bank!
We will cooperate to establish an Africa Asset Management Company, both parties investing 50%, all royal family investments in Africa will be managed by this company…"
Joe Ga paused, looking at the cunning Claverley, hesitating for a dozen seconds, then nodded saying: "I agree in principle, but the details need to be negotiated by professionals."
Then Joe Ga watched the relieved Claverley, and he suddenly realized, saying: "The asset management company is your real goal, isn't it?"
Claverley ambiguously said: "Marriage alliance was the first choice, but since you rejected it, I must, of course, be responsible for the royal family's assets.
Hu Lang, don't underestimate the influence of the royal family in Africa, although this influence isn't decisive, with our presence, it can make you a lot less bothered."
Speaking, Claverley looked at Joe Ga who nodded in acknowledgment, he patted Joe Ga's arm, suddenly lacking interest saying: "Actually, I know your target isn't those Commonwealth countries...
With P·B bank and the investment banks you stabilize France and England respectively, who are you ultimately trying to buy time for?
China?"
Joe Ga shook his head, saying: "It's not simply for anyone...
Cooperating with you and Xiao Ma and them, regardless of the final outcome, I won't lose.
Bro, haven't you realized by now, P·B makes its money through construction, not by simple warfare and destruction.
A world torn to pieces brings no benefit to me, giving you some leeway, finding myself two strong allies, so that in facing whatever situation in the future, I have ample room for maneuver."
Claverley froze for a moment, suddenly saying: "England has been getting blocked everywhere in Ukraine recently, is it your doing?"
Joe Ga did not immediately deny it, touched his nose, saying: "What did I say wrong?"
Claverley realized he guessed right, he looked at the curious Joe Ga wanting to recap, sighed deeply and said: "You didn't say anything wrong, just your idea of leaving leeway for England and France made me realize, you really don't see Ukraine, let alone NATO as promising."
Speaking, Claverley shook his head in disappointment, at this moment he realized, the young man in front of him was using his methods to prepare for the world in a few years…
He simply doesn't hold the current British government in high regard!
If his predictions come true, the bound British Royal Family will only side with him by then.
Originally thought he used the asset management company's shares to bind P·B, but eventually realizing he might end up being bound himself…
How could Claverley not be disappointed?
He sighed expressing his admiration, somewhat disinterestedly waving his hand saying: "Let's call it a day!
Tomorrow I'll arrange guiding vehicles for you, and place your family on the same line as the Rothschild family.
Hu Lang, tomorrow is a very important day, don't make it too ugly…"
Joe Ga grinned saying: "What's there to argue about with an old guy pushing a hundred?
Rest assured, I'm just giving them a challenge letter, I guarantee not to bash them to death!"
Claverley heard this, walking out while shaking his head saying: "Hopefully so...
Remember what you promised me, by then smoothly dispose of the target I push over…"
Joe Ga was taken aback, discontentedly saying: "When did I promise that?"
Saying this, Joe Ga looked at Claverley standing still, with a tired expression emerging, he spread his hands saying: "OK, as long as your target goes to the Baltic Sea, I'll help you dispose of them.
I heard the Royal Family has many unused castles, it's not too much for me to get a castle for my daughter, right?
As long as it's a real historic castle, either in Ireland or Scotland is fine…"
Claverley paused for a moment, then irritatedly waved his hand, walking away saying: "Should I let you pick out some gifts at the British Museum?"
Joe Ga's eyes lit up, nodding saying: "That would be best!
The old lady passed away, I traveled a thousand miles for the funeral, you won't be embarrassed to let me go back empty-handed…"
